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Office Procedures

  1. QUESTIONNAIRE: Please follow the link below to complete our Questionnaire. Answer all questions truthfully and do not omit any relevant information. We need the requested information to determine how to help you.

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  2. OFFICE CONSULTATION: To request a consultation with us about your problem, please call 518/785-0175. We prefer to have the initial consultation in our office in which event you can bring all relevant documents, and the consultation fee with you on the day of the consultation.
  3. TELEPHONIC CONSULTATION: If the distance is too great, we can consult with you via telephone in which event you can fax or mail all relevant documents, and the consultation fee to us in advance of the day of the consultation.
  4. CONFIDENTIALITY: We will treat the information received from you as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. It will be used solely in connection with the consultation and will not be divulged to anyone without your permission.
  5. PROCEDURE: Please be fully prepared to discuss your problem and, if necessary, have a translator available. Fax or bring copies of all relevant documents to the consultation. We will analyze your problem, discuss possible solutions, and explain the nature of our professional services and fees.
  6. FEE POLICY: The fee for the consultation is $150, payable by check, money order, or major credit card at the time you book the consultation. Thereafter, if you want us to represent you, a retainer payment must be deposited with us before we can start working on your case. Any subsequent services will be invoiced in accordance with our regular office procedures.
  7. EMERGENCY: If there is an emergency which requires immediate action, please inform the receptionist when you call to book the consultation. Depending on attorney availability and the nature of the emergency, we will do everything possible to try to accommodate your needs. Be prepared to explain the emergency situation giving full names, dates, locations, telephone numbers etc and to immediately fax copies of relevant documents to us at 518/786-1541.
  8. DIRECTIONS: See our Contact Page for our office directions.
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